Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of genera ons, experiencing the living God and reflec ng our faith in ac on with one

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1 Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish Mission Statement We are a diverse Catholic community of genera ons, experiencing the living God and reflec ng our faith in ac on with one another. The Most Holy Trinity May 26, 2013

2 Page 2 May 26, 2013 Mass Intentions MON. May 27, St. Augustine of Canterbury, Memorial Day 9:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine TUES. May 28, Weekday 8:30 am Irving Grote, Special Intentions WED. May 29, Weekday 8:30 am Patricia Shanahan THURS. May 30, Weekday 8:30 am Edward Wicke, In Honor of Joan of Arc FRI. May 31, Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 am Robert Klenck, John Rybicki SAT. June 1, St. Justin 8:30 am George J. Herrmann 5:00 pm Wanda Placek, Joseph White SUN. June 2, Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 8:00 am The People of St. Robert Bellarmine 10:00 am Michael Glynn, Edward Sanders, James Moore 12:00 pm Florence White Weekly Collections May 12, 2013 Sunday Offertory $ 8,740 Catholic Charity $ 3,095 Sharing $ 149 Thank you for your generosity! SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY In the Old Testament Wisdom is personified, given the qualities of a human being. In Catholic theology Wisdom is identified with the Word of God, the Second Person of the Trinity, and with the Holy Spirit as the energy through which God creates. In the reading from Proverbs, Wisdom announces herself as being present with God from the beginning, as his craftsman in the creation of the universe. In this beautiful poetic narrative Wisdom says that she was God s delight and that she herself took delight in the human race. St. Paul tells the Romans that we have been justified by faith and have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. He reminds them that the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which he has given us. In the gospel Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. The Spirit will take what is Christ s and declare it to the Apostles. Jesus then says that everything that belongs to the Father is his as well, therefore the Spirit can declare the truth to them. This is an abstract way of saying that because Jesus and the Father are one, and Jesus is the Word of God, that the Spirit speaks the Truth of God and is therefore also one with the Father. The Trinitarian equality of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, three Persons yet one God, can be seen implicitly in the scriptures, though there is clearly a deeper development from the Old through the New Testament. This understanding was formulated in more theological, formal language by the early Church at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and finalized at the First Council of Constantinople (381 AD). Proverbs 8:22-31 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 MEMORIAL DAY Our country celebrates Memorial Day this Monday. We remember all those who gave their lives in service to our nation, as well as their families who mourn them. We pray for them, for all our veterans, our active military personnel and for their families. In the reading from the Book of Numbers the Lord instructs Aaron to bless the Israelites that the Lord will look kindly upon them, bless them and give them peace. The gospel reading from St. Matthew is the litany of the Beatitudes. God blesses those who imitate the virtues of Jesus, bringing Christ to those around them. The mass will be offered for all those who have died in service to our nation and there will be a special blessing for all veterans and military personnel. Numbers 6:22-27 Matthew 5:1-12a

3 The Most Holy Trinity Page 3 From the Pastor s Desk Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday, the unfathomable mystery of God s own divine nature. God chose to reveal His love to us through the Holy Spirit. We see this in the beauty of our world and in the order of the universe. In the revelation of Jesus as the Christ we see the divine nature become one with our humanity. The reality of God s presence to us is revealed through the power of the Holy Spirit. It is through the Holy Spirit that we can receive the Word of God and recognize the Truth in Christ Jesus. It is through the grace of the Holy Spirit that we can recognize the face of God made flesh in Christ Jesus, revealing the love of the ineffable God who has created us and called us by name. St. John tells us that the Holy Spirit glorifies Christ by taking his Word and giving it to his followers. In the process God is also glorified because everything that Christ has comes from the Father. This glory is the power, the love, the grace, the beauty, the wisdom, the mercy, the righteousness of God. In God all these attributes are the same. In our finite nature we see these as discrete virtues and often have trouble reconciling them to each other. For this reason St. John reminds us that the Holy Spirit will guide us in all truth. Ultimately, the Spirit calls us into relationship with God, allowing us to participate in the inner life of God. Though we only grasp it dimly in this life, we can receive the grace to enter into the mystery and experience the reality of God in our lives. Last week we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended to form the Church. The Church, the mystical body of Christ, is the visible face of God, the visible manifestation of Jesus divinity in our humanity. Though the Church is imperfect and we as individuals are imperfect, the love of God dwelling within us in the person of the Holy Spirit is always present to purify our life, our love and our relationship to God and to one another. The call of our baptism is to respond to the Holy Spirit to live in love. Life in the Trinity calls us to live in relationship with God and one another in unconditional love. Unconditional love means unconditional forgiveness. The Cross is God s unconditional love and forgiveness for all that separates us from him and from one another. Forgiveness of others can be difficult, especially if we have, indeed, been treated unjustly. But St. Paul says that he boasts in his afflictions. This is not an invitation to play the martyr, which is simply the soul destroying emotion of self -pity, but rather an invitation to imitate Christ who accepted wrongs and injustice with patience and forgiveness. The fruits of bearing our afflictions are endurance, character and hope. St. Paul reminds us that hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Last Sunday we dedicated the new gym floor with a special ceremony to honor the Jensen family, long-time parishioners whose generous donation paid for the new floor. In addition, the Sports Association has worked very hard for the last few years to raise the additional funds necessary to refurbish the gym with new mats, scoreboards, backboards, and other equipment to provide a first class, safe and modern facility for our children s sports programs. Many thanks for all their hard work. The Parish Inspiration Plan, developed out of the Parish Transformation Process held this past fall and winter, will be presented to the parish next weekend, June 1-2, after all the masses. This plan provides an overall vision as well as concrete goals that we hope to accomplish over the next few years to improve the quality of our parish life. Our future success depends on the active commitment and participation of the entire parish. I encourage everyone to come down to Kernaghan Hall next weekend to hear about the plan and to get involved. Please see the article on page seven for more details. Tomorrow, Monday, is Memorial Day, when we honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation. The mass will be at 9 a.m., and will include a special blessing for all our military personnel. Further details are provided in the article on page two. Please keep all our service men and women and their families in your prayers. The School Graduation will be celebrated this Friday evening. Congratulations to all our graduates and their families. Have a great week. Sincerely, Fr. Neil

4 Page 4 May 26, 2013 Our Sympathy and Prayers for all who have passed away. We pray for our recently deceased Ramon Hernandez Sandra Papajohn Julia Ouper James Archibald FEAST OF THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY This Friday, May 31, we celebrate the Visitation of the Blessed Mother to her cousin Elizabeth. In the first reading the prophet Zephaniah tells Zion to shout for joy and exult because God has given them a mighty savior. In Luke s gospel we hear the story of the Visitation. Mary goes to the hill country to visit her cousin Elizabeth who is carrying John the Baptist in her womb. Elizabeth recognizes her as the mother of her Lord because the baby has stirred in her womb, leaping for joy when he sensed that the Messiah was present in Mary s womb. Mary then proclaims her Magnificat which we have echoed in prayer throughout the centuries. The significance of this celebration is to remind us that God is faithful to his promise and has given us a Savior who shows us God s love, mercy and fidelity. We are called to respond, rejoicing in God s love and loving one another. Please note: The Rectory office will be closed on Memorial Day. Word of Life Each of us is a creature, whose origin is the loving gaze of God, who looks upon us within His very self and draws us forth from this Love. This is the love that is the very being of God; the love of the Father for the Son, the love of the Son for the Father, the Holy Spirit that is love. This is what being created in the image and likeness of God means: to be drawn forth from love; created for love. Thus, every human life conceived in the womb is conceived with a spark of divinity! No wonder we cherish all life as sacred and worthy of the dignity of the children of God. No wonder we believe that all life conceived in the womb is worth all our effort to protect so that the child may come forth from the Light of God into the light of the world. ~ Most Rev. Paul D. Etienne, Bishop of Cheyenne, Life: Origins in the Trinity, Truth in Love: Re lecting the Good News of Christ, January 19, 2013

5 The Most Holy Trinity Page 5 May God Bless Them as We Honor Them U.S. Air Force Capt Daniel C. Ouper (Air Force) Capt Kevin P. O Grady (Air Force) Capt Albert Eiffes (Air Force) Amn Daniel Roger Cimon (Air Force) U.S. Marines Bernard Brennan (Marines) GySgt Timothy R. Hogan (Marines) LCpl Kurt Williams (Marines) Sgt Scott Pekar (Marines) Cpl Armando Bolivar (Marines) Cpl Joseph VonMoser (Marines) Other BG Tau aika Uta atu (TDS) U.S. Army Edward Bell (Army) CPT Dan Allen (Army) CPT Patrick J. Collins (Army) 1LT Brian G. Lutz (Army) PV2 Michael Rosenthal (Army) PVT Colleen McDonald (Army) PVT Michael Barry (Army) SGT Joseph Konieczny (Army) SPC Sean Cheker (Army) SPC Samuel Stanciel (Army) SPC David A. Torres (Army) U.S. Navy Raymond Weernink (Navy) Mike Janson (Navy) Martin Durcan (Navy) Ewa Dabrowski (Navy) EM3 Abraham Ubi (Navy) If you have a family member who is currently serving in any branch of the Armed Forces, we would like to include their name in our bulletin so that parishioners can include them in their prayers, please call the rectory at with their name, rank and branch of service.

6 Page 6 May 26, 2013 Baptized in Faith Jacob Adino Perssico Son of Karlo and Maria Amor (Adino) Perssico Wedding Banns III Brian Victorine and Kristine Pedraza III Vanessa Benages and Michael Daker A Warm Welcome to our New Parishioners Mr & Mrs Stephen M. Doyle and family CATECHISTS NEEDED IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Our program is growing and more volunteers are needed. We are also trying to formulate a substitute list, for those interested in teaching when needed, as well as an RE Advisory Board, those willing to assist in decision-making for the RE Program. All of our classes depend largely upon availability of volunteers to teach the classes. Training is available and necessary for all catechists. That training will be provided. The work of catechists is vital to preserving our Catholic legacy, and it is a rewarding ministry. There is no better way to instill faith in your children than by sharing in their religious education as a catechist. Catechists, (teachers of religion) and adult and high school assistants are always needed. Our Catechists take special care to teach our children and the memories of the lessons are what keep our children interested in learning more about their Catholic faith and how special they are to God. These things are what will carry them through their lifetime. We hope many parents will consider teaching in our program. If you are interested in being a catechist, please call Debi DeMario at ext. 306 or srbre1@yahoo.com. Many thanks for continuing to support the St. Robert s Religious Education program. Tristan Alzate Adreienne Amoloria Ryan Balubar Tina Barone Fontina Battaglia Joanne Bielinski Carly Calabrese Miguel Cave Jessica Bell Isabella Buonauro Benicio Carrillo Kylie Carrillo Gabriella Degante Brandon Folk Grace Gallagher Drake Gallardo Jeremy Garrison Francis Gerlach Evan Hart Matthew Hosp Justin Hudak Anthony Immordino James Kloppke Gabriel Kozlowski Andrew Lameka Michael Lynn Cody Logan Emma Lundin Michael Malone Lucas Mercado Kevin Meyering Molly McHugh Anjel Missak Kiara O Brien Gabriel Ortiz Jennifer Ottych Brian Paredes John Paredes Joseph Ryan Steven Roman Aiden Reilly Ciera Reilly Joseph Sarau-Young Amanda Schroeder Sophia Schwarz Luke Seelhammer Jack Sheridan Maeve Sweetman Giselle Velazquez Emma Young Mateo Young Olivia Webb Celeste Weimer Sean White Eleanor Zagroba

7 The Most Holy Trinity Page 7 SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The St. Robert Bellarmine School Board has an opening for the school year, preferably for someone with a background or expertise in business and finance. Please visit for an application that includes details about composition of the board, eligibility, timeline and more. Applications should be returned to Mrs. Mijal. RESURRECTION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TOP TESTERS FOR CLASS OF 2017 Resurrection College Prep High School will present scholarships to eleven incoming freshman students who will be members of the Resurrection Class of These students are receiving the awards for achieving top test scores on the Resurrection College Prep High School Entrance Exam. An Award will be presented to Melanie Persangi. Congratulation Melanie! lou are invited to hear more about St. Robert Bellarmine s Inspiration Plan following each mass on June 1st and June 2nd. What is this plan all about? St. Robert Bellarmine was in the third set of parishes in the archdiocese to participate in the mandatory Parish Transformation Project. The goal was to provide a holistic overview as to what is working well, what gaps are there to fill, and action steps to create momentum. When did all of this take place? In the spring of last year, Fr. Neil asked for volunteers to participate in this process. In September, 31 dedicated parishioners volunteered their time and talent for thirteen weeks. These participants were then split into three groups representing: Mission, Finance and School. Each week, the teams thoughtfully brainstormed ideas, challenged the status quo, prayed together, and ultimately considered how to continue to evolve and strengthen our faith-based community. They had homework. They did due diligence. They each came up with some dynamic plans. In February, the team leads presented to Bishop Manz for approval and consideration. To say the least, he was delighted with the plan and noted the enthusiasm reflected in the presentation. Today, the team has momentum. Now with an official "thumbs-up" and green light to launch, the parish transformation team is ready to share these ideas with you. What inspires you? Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, September 22nd at 2:45pm Holy Name Cathedral Couples married in 1963 if you are interested in attending this celebration, please register at the rectory.

8 Page 8 May 26, 2013 Join Us! for a... Sunday Evening Contemporary Mass 5:30 pm here at St. Robert s! St. Robert Bellarmine, Our Lady of Victory and St. Pascal have joined together to provide a Sunday evening contemporary mass. Those who are interested in attending a Catholic mass with vibrant, contemporary music, homilies that speak to your daily experiences, and a gathering of young and old, then please come see if you feel at home. All are welcome! SAVE THE DATE "Running to Feed the Hungry" 17th Annual Chicago Half Marathon SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Funds raised support Catholic Charities' Food Pantries Thank You! I want to thank everyone sho participated in this Mother s Day flower Sale. We collected $ 1,355 to benefit the Women s Center. I also want to thank the volunteers who helped make this a successful yearly event. Kathleen Gadarowski, SRB Respect Life Committee Women s Center We are happy to pass on your used baby equipment to mothers who cannot afford to buy it. Our need is great because we have two distribution centers. We have a waiting list for 2 high chairs, 4 strollers, 2 double strollers, 6 infant car seats, 3 bassinets, 6 baby swings, 4 bouncers, 5 pack n plays, 4 fixed side cribs and mattresses and 2 toddler beds. A donation receipt for tax purposes is available. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by volunteers is needed, please call Mom and baby toiletries, baby wipes, baby formula and diapers in sizes 1 and 5 are desperately needed. We also need older children s clothing, especially for boys, sizes 7 to 12. These must be delivered to us unless accompanied by baby furniture. The families who receive these things are grateful for your generosity.

9 St. Robert Bellarmine Parish June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9am Anointing of Sick 2pm Piano Recital (KH) After 5pm Mass Parish Inspiration Plan Mtg (KH) 2 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 4-5:30pm Cont Mass Practice (C) After All Masses Parish Inspiration Plan Mtg (KH) 3 All Day - Kindergarten Graduation Set Up (KH) 9 am Kindergarten Graduation Practice (KH) 7pm Sports Bd (MR) 4 9am Kindergarten Graduation (KH) 6:30pm Novena (C) 5 6 7pm PPC Mtg (KH) 7pm Deacon Mtg(MR) 7 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 8:30 Mass (School attends) 9am School Honors Program (C) 8 The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary 12:30-1:30pm Market Day (LR) 2nd Coll. - Retired Priests 9 10th Sunday in O.T. Coffee and...after all Masses 10am Mass - Student Blessing 4-5:30pm Cont Mass Practice (C) 2nd Coll. - Retired Priests 10 Summer Program Begins (S) 7pm Finance Mtg (R) 11 6:30pm Novena (C) 7pm Calendar Mtg (KH) 12 4pm - 10pm Joe s Pizza Night th Sunday in O.T :30pm Cont Mass Practice (C) Happy Father s Day! 6:30pm Novena (C) 5pm Benediction (C) 2:30pm Wedding (C) 23 12th Sunday in O.T. 24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist :30pm 7pm Community Spirit 6:30pm Novena (C) 30 13th Sunday in O.T. 4-5:30pm Cont Mass Practice (C) 2nd Coll. - Peter s Pence

10 Page 10 May 26, 2013 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY If your loved one is now safely back in civilian life, please let us know so that we may remove them from our Military list. W e wish them God s care in returning home and welcome them back. Please thank them from all of us at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish for serving and protecting our country. May God be with them always. HUG A VETERAN TODAY! Weekly Schedule Monday, May 27 Memorial Day No School 9 am Mass Tuesday, May 28 3 pm 5 pm Altar Servers Pizza Party (KH) 6:30 pm Novena Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, May 30 7 pm Choir (MR) Friday, May 31 9 am Kindergarten Graduation Practice (KH) 7 pm 8 th Grade Graduation (C) Saturday, June 1 9 am Anointing of Sick 2 pm Piano Recital (KH) Sunday, June 2 4 pm 5:30 pm Contemporary Mass Practice (C) Daily Scripture Readings Monday Sir 17:20-24 / Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday Sir 35:1-12 / Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday Sir 36:1, 4-5a, / Mk 10:32-45 Thursday Sir 42:15-25 / Mk 10:46-52 Friday Zep 3:14-18a / Lk 1:39-56 Saturday Sir 51:12cd-20 / Mk 11:27-33 Sunday Gn 14:18-20 / 1 Cor 11:23-26 / Lk 9:11b-17 June 1-2, 2013 Mass Presider Servers Lectors Auxiliary Ministers 5:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 5:30 PM Fr. Neil Fackler Fr. Ted Stone Fr. Neil Fackler Msgr. Charles Lang Fr. Neil Fackler J. Andino, H. Heidkamp, L. Kalayil S. Cave, M. Gallardo, R. Sarau-Young M. Benavides, M. Camacho, L. Camacho R. Piagentini, C. Walsh, J. Walsh J. Zaker, A. Gibula, J. Zaker C. Bell D. Ahearn, D. Nowak, E. Stecker B. Frere Y. Simonsis Sr. Ann, M. Furphy, Sr. Mary Lou, E. Clarke, M. Callaghan, P. Harrison, D. Kehoe G. Ignarski, J. Jakobsze, E. Radcliffe, P. Zyburt, A. Benages, I. Benages, J. Hearrin K. Nigro R. Borghi, G. Kurtti, S. Spooner T. Psiorda- Moskal M. Calcagno, W. Calcagno, E. Zaker

11 Saint Robert Bellarmine Church Parish Office & Rectory 4646 North Austin Avenue Chicago, Illinois Tel Fax Website: Rev. Neil E. Fackler, Pastor Rev. Scott Donahue, Resident Tony Delgado, Deacon Virginia Underwood, Adm. Assist/Office Mgr Dr. Christina Zaker, Adult Education Kathy Goetz, Business Manager Religious Education Office 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Debi DeMario, Director St. Robert Bellarmine School 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Carrie Mijal, Principal Chris Wilson, Secretary Office of Music Director 6036 West Eastwood Avenue Tel Jean Tuohy, Music Director Bulletin Deadline: Thursday 12 Noon 10 days in advance Submit articles via in person at the rectory or fax Pulpit Announcement Deadline Friday by 7:30 p.m. in the rectory. New Parishioners Welcome to Saint Robert s! Please register at the rectory office. Mass Schedule Weekdays - Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Weekends - Saturday Morning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday Evening at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days - 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Rectory Office Hours Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Closed from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch) Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weddings Arrangements to be made with a priest at least six months in advance. Please contact the rectory for date and time availability before making other arrangements. Baptisms Celebrated the second and fourth Sunday at 1:15 p.m. Parents need to register at the rectory office. Baptismal preparation class for first time Parents and Godparents is offered on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Please note: there are no baptisms scheduled during the season of Lent. Confessions/Reconciliations Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick 1st Saturday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. mass. Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Third Wednesday of every month. Adoration begins after 8:30 a.m. mass. Benediction at 5 p.m. Please sign up at the rectory office. Novena Mother of Perpetual Help Novena is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.